Student Mental Health Specialist, Certificate
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
PO 1. Collaborate with all stakeholders (students, families, school, and community) to design and implement comprehensive mental health support plans. (GUO 2)
PO 2. Apply collaborative communication, relational, and core microskills to guide therapeutic dialogue from a focus on problems to the construction of collaborative solutions. (GUO 1)
PO 3. Utilize evidence-based models and interventions that align with student development (cognitive, social-emotional, physical) to promote resilience and support student mental health. (GUO 1)
PO 4. Apply advocacy and leadership skills within the school system to influence and drive constructive change for student mental health. (GUO 3)
To access Certificate Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
- Certificate GPA: 3.00 or higher
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CDEV 610 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| CDEV 614 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CDEV 688 | Counseling in the Schools | 3 |
| CDEV 667 | School-Community Mental Health Systems | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Student Mental Health Specialist, Certificate (9SMH)/CIM 573
UCC 02.10.2026
Revised: 04.08.2026